Solid color wall, add a print for some interest, monochromatic modern feel to your walls and floor, add some texture and color with a dramatic light feature for some added elegance.

Plus comparable AirBnB rates would be around $150/night which would really boost my cash flow.  

If you inherited the property your tax situation would change (often dramatically).

Just account for all costs when running your numbers to figure out what you can pay for a rental.Some other ways to help boost profitability is to allow pets. 

Property taxes on a home can be dramatically different, depending on when you bought it (purchase price). 

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Also, the price point in Rockville can vary dramatically by neighborhood, and understanding the school boundaries. 

As our screening process has become more strict, our quality of tenant has improved dramatically.

In addition, I can boost my 401K contributions after the first year to catch up again since I'll have the 8-9% return from the real estate investment. 

Once you boost the income a little, the value of the park grows dramatically.